Keedra's Dedication
On April 12th, we celebrated with Keedra the completion of her new home. Keedra's family and friends came over to see her new place, along with volunteers and supporters who helped make this home a reality.
Thank you, Wegmans for filling Keedra's pantry and fridge! I bet her son was excited to see all that yummy food! Thank you, Capital One and Publix Charities, for their financial contributions and dedication to affordable housing.
Check out some pictures from the dedication on our website!
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Construction Intern
Thanks to the Future Community Impact Makers: Atlantic Union Bank Intern Grant Program, we will be hiring a summer construction intern. This individual will work for 8 weeks and learn construction planning, permits, and county processes necessary for construction; knowledge of nonprofit work and affordable housing; and more. The majority of construction is expected to be on Habitat's first King William lot. To read more and apply, visit us online.
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After 19 years Maria Booker retired from Hanover and King William Habitat as the Controller on April 28. Maria was a part of this organization building 51 houses and completing 48 repairs during her tenure! As our Controller, she truly kept the lights on and we couldn’t have done it without her. She will be missed but we know how excited she is to enjoy her retirement! Maria trained her replacement, Randy Nunn, who started with us in March and is our Controller going forward. | |
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Aging in Place
What a difference widening the door and swapping knobs for lever handles can make! Calvin is a stroke victim who recently applied for bathroom accessibility modifications. After completing the Comprehensive Assessment and Solution Process for Aging Residents (CASPAR) with an occupational therapist, we successfully converted his tub into a shower equipped with grab bars, a handheld adjustable shower head, and a temperature-controlled water valve.
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Now Accepting Homeownership Applications
Habitat’s path to homeownership is an important and in-depth process, requiring hard work, time, and dedication. This helps to ensure the long-term success of Habitat homeowners.
In order to qualify for Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity’s homeownership program, an individual or family must meet the following homebuyer requirements. Most mortgages are financed through an outside party.
- Live or work in Hanover or King William County for a minimum of one year.
- Income of $30,000 per year and up, depending on family size (or lower if you own land). See the income chart for details on our website.
- Demonstrated financial responsibility through credit references. No outstanding collections or judgments.
- A willingness to partner with Habitat, by committing to a minimum of 200 hours of sweat equity.
- A need for affordable housing. You live in housing that is overcrowded, unaffordable, OR substandard.
For this application cycle, we will be building in Ashland. If you have questions, contact Kimberly Bell at kbell@hkwhabitat.org and visit https://www.hkwhabitat.org/homeownership/
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We Need Your Help
For our programs to continue to be successful, we need your help! We are grateful for the support we get from this community, but with rising costs, it takes increased funding to deliver on our mission. With the price of land, material costs, and specialized subcontractors, we need your support. The average cost for us to purchase land and build a home has increased to $205,000 per home and the average critical repair cost is $8,000.
Today, we ask for your financial support.
To donate online via e-check or credit card, visit www.hkwhabitat.org/donate or you can mail a check to PO Box 2604 Mechanicsville, VA 23116.
Thank you for your continued support for your local Habitat!
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Golf Tournament
Habitat's second annual golf tournament is Friday, May 19. There are tee sponsorships available, please visit our website to learn more or contact Michele McCabe. Payment must be received by May 9.
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Can Competition
It's that time again! We're entering ANOTHER can competition through Novelis. Stock up on your aluminum cans and bring them to the ReStore!
In the fall of 2022, we collected 2,268 pounds. Then, we recycled the aluminum and raised $1,273! Novelis granted us $3,000 on top of those funds for participating and for collecting over a thousand pounds - THANK YOU Novelis!
Help us collect even MORE this time! The competition runs from May through the end of July.
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The ReStore will be closed on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in honor of Memorial Day. |
Senior Discount Day
Did you know seniors get an additional discount on our already low prices every Tuesday? Don't miss out on this opportunity, and help spread the word!
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When you donate a car, truck, boat, RV, or other vehicles to Habitat for Humanity's Cars for Homes program you help people in OUR community build a house or make critical repairs! Donate now and directly benefit your Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity! Start your donation online or call 1-877-277-4344 to donate by phone. (The ReStore does not sell cars through this program)
Donate your car in 3 easy steps:
- Call or start the process online
- Arrange Towing
- Receive your tax receipt
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Thank you Rosie's (Churchill Downs Incorporated and Rosie's Gives Back Program) for your financial gift and support of affordable housing in Hanover and King William! | |
Thank you Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) for their grant to cover the costs of windows and doors at our Faith Build property on Wesley Street. REC's 'The Power of Change' is funded primarily by voluntary contributions from REC members and from other funds donated for charitable purposes. The Power of Change is administered by the Community Awareness of Rappahannock Electric Charity, Inc. | |
Home is the Key
Thank you to everyone who donated to our month-long Home is the Key fundraiser at the ReStore. Customers were encouraged to donate at the check-out toward our goal of $200. The response from customers was amazing and we raised over $250! We sincerely appreciate our customer’s support of our mission.
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We build Strength, Stability, and Self-reliance through Shelter
Donate to support affordable housing at www.hkwhabitat.org/donate
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